quiet

• Описывает человека, место или предмет, который издаёт мало шума или не издаёт его вовсе.

Describes a person, place, or thing that makes little or no noise.

1. Making little or no noiseA1formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   Тихий

   • The library is a quiet place to study.
   • She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The room fell quiet when the teacher entered.

   Synonymshushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   Antonymsboisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or activeA2formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   Спокойный

   • We spent a quiet weekend at home.
   • The town is very quiet during the winter months.
   • He enjoys a quiet life away from the city.

   Synonymscalminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   Antonymsactivebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reservedA2formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   Молчаливый

   • She is a quiet child who prefers reading to playing.
   • He remained quiet during the entire meeting.
   • The quiet student surprised everyone with her excellent presentation.

   Synonymsmumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antonymschattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• Наречие, означающее «тихим образом» или «без лишнего шума». Используется для описания действия, совершаемого с малым звуком или без помех. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.

An adverb meaning "in a quiet manner" or "without making much noise." It is used to describe an action performed with little sound or disturbance. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a quiet mannerA2formal

   In a way that makes little or no noise; silently or calmly.

   Тихо

   • She spoke quiet so as not to wake the baby.
   • He walked quiet through the library.
   • They sat quiet during the entire ceremony.

   Synonymscalmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   Antonymsloudlynoisily

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество тишины, покоя или отсутствия шума, помех или активности.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being silent, still, or free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

uncountable

1. State of silenceA2formal

   The state or condition of being silent or making little noise.

   Тишина

   • The quiet of the library helped her concentrate.
   • He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning.
   • The sudden quiet after the storm was eerie.

   Synonymscalmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   Antonymsclamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful stateA2formal

   A state of calmness, tranquility, or absence of disturbance.

   Тишина

   • She moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
   • The quiet of the forest was soothing.
   • They found quiet in the garden away from the city noise.

   Synonymscalmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   Antonymsagitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению к тишине, спокойствию или молчанию.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming quiet, calm, or silent.

1. Make or become quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less noisy.

   Успокаивать

   • The teacher quieted the class with a stern look.
   • She tried to quiet the crying baby by rocking him.
   • He quieted his mind through meditation.

   Synonymscalmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   Antonymsagitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To reduce or stop strong emotions, fears, or disturbances.

   Успокоить

   • The manager quieted the angry customer's complaints.
   • The medication helped quiet her anxiety.
   • He quieted his doubts by focusing on the facts.

   Synonymsallayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antonymsagitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

Phrasal variantsquiet down